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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.47, 945.55 and 283.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.47, 945.55 and 283.89 is: 425.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.47 : 945.55 = 283.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.47/945.55 = 283.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.47x = 945.55 × 283.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.47x = 268,432.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,432.19/630.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.77

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